https://youtu.be/Rx_IM5l9iaA
Had a physio out to my 6 yo last week and she said he was a bit stiff to turn left and said he more than likely has a pulled muscle (in between gluteal muscle and another muscle)... There is no heat or swelling. Got her as he started to not canter at all and turning right he was nodding. Tried keeping him stabled but after one night, he seemed worse and was kicking his back leg out every few minutes while being led so has been turned out in a small paddock and in at night since. He had always been 'lazy' but had really improved (minis canter) and when I looked back on old videos I'm not sure if I'm seeing a problem? and noticed watching back on them, he didn't like the left rein.
Just wondered if people think it looks like it could be a pulled muscle.?
Should he be rested...if so how long.?
Any other things I should do to help with it.? (been giving stretches by physio)
Also on the video...I have put in order from more recent upto a few months ago...does he look lame in the older ones too.? If so is it possible it could still just be a pulled muscle but hasn't healed because he has still been in work.?